Sokoto — Sultan of Sokoto Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar has urged Nigerians to ensure they come out en mass to vote credible leaders.He spoke yesterday at the close of the Ramadan lecture at Sultan Muhammad Bello mosque in Sokoto.

The sultan urged parents not to allow their children to be used by politicians as thugs and tasked Muslims to remain united and assist one another for the development of Islam. He added that this would enable the Muslim community face the challenges of modern times effectively.

He urged them to make the best use of what they learnt during the fasting period, shun rumour mongering and work collectively for the overall good of the society. Sultan Sa'ad also stressed the need to maintain peaceful coexistence between Muslims and non-Muslims in the country.